M41.9 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Scoliosis, unspecified for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Terms applicables to M41.9 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M41.9 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M41.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about M41.9 ICD 10 code

Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, when children grow fast. Girls are more likely to have it than boys. It can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Sometimes it is easy to notice, but not always.

Children may get screening for scoliosis at school or during a checkup. If it looks like there is a problem, your doctor will use your medical and family history, a physical exam, and imaging tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on your age, how much more you're likely to grow, how much curving there is, and whether the curve is temporary or permanent. People with mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Others might need to wear a brace or have surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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